Pilgrim’s Rest Retreat at Jock Safari Lodge

Pilgrim’s Rest Retreat at Jock Safari Lodge offers the ultimate ‘spafari’. Visitors can enjoy a combination of game drives, bush walks and relaxing spa treatments as they unwind at this superb lodge situated just inside the Kruger National Park. An excellent treatment menu will leave you revived and ready to take on the world.

Did you know?

There is a statue of the famous dog, Jock of the Bushveld, in front of the city hall in the small Mpumalanga town of Barberton.

Guests can experience a pampering session against the backdrop of a luxury game lodge, in which the surrounding elements guide the retreat's therapists in their selection of treatments.

While not offering a traditional spa in terms of hydrotherapy facilities, there is, however, an extensive treatment menu that will leave guests spoilt for choice.

Why not try a signature treatment known as the Tri-Scented Shea Body Nuggets Massage, which makes use of small blocks of aroma-infused shea butter? These are placed on the body to aid circulation, clear congestion and help with relaxation.

Or, if you've just arrived from a long-haul flight and need to realign your mind and body, try the Stress Buster. This particular massage includes a pressure-point massage on the feet as well as a strong back, neck and shoulder massage.

Other massages include an African Head Massage, African Fusion Massage, Avo and Shea Body Butter Massage, and a Deep Tissue Massage.

There are also options of facial treatments and specialised body treatments, including a Full Body Exfoliation Treat.

Manicures and pedicures are also available, and the usual waxing and tinting items are a menu option.

After you've had your fill of health and wellness treatments, you can enjoy some of the other activities at the lodge, including game drives, guided walks and, for something a little different, a frogging safari, during which guests are given headlights, guided after dark, and assisted in identifying a number of different species of amphibians.

Jock Safari Lodge certainly offers up a retreat with a difference, and there's no doubt you'll go home feeling refreshed and revived.

Travel tips & Planning info

Who to contact

How to get here

Jock Safari Lodge is situated 60 minutes inside the Kruger National Park’s Malelane gate. You can either drive there or take a charter flight from Johannesburg. Road transfers from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport can be arranged. See the website for detailed directions.

Around the area

Enjoy the game viewing, game walks and time in the great outdoors. One can also enjoy a visit to the local community.

Length of stay

Anything from 2 days to a week or even more at the lodge, depending on how much time you have and, of course, your budget.

Where to stay

There are 12 suites at the Main Jock Camp and 3 suites at the Little Jock Camp.